Episode Details

In this segment of The Morning X, they sit down with Adam Duritz for a refreshingly honest conversation about the realities of rock stardom. Listen in as the famous frontman reveals his thoughts on playing chaotic music festivals, comparing one particularly messy gig to a scene straight out of Dante's Inferno. Discover his brutally practical advice for up-and-coming musicians who are still grinding it out at local gigs, and find out why he actually despises shooting music videos despite his success. Plus, hear him compare his childhood dreams of fame to becoming an astronaut, and stick around for the story behind his first nerve-wracking encounter with Michael Stipe at the iconic 40 Watt Club in Athens.

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